Derek Burnett

Derek Burnett is a Contributing Writer at Bottom Line Personal, where he writes frequently on health and wellness. He is also a contributing editor with Reader’s Digest magazine.

Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure
Exercise & Fitness

Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

Derek Burnett | October 2, 2024

One of the most beneficial aspects of cardiovascular exercise is its effect on blood pressure. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure…

The Benefits of Exercise
Exercise & Fitness

The Benefits of Exercise

Derek Burnett | October 1, 2024

It’s no secret that exercise is great for you. Even in ancient civilizations, people knew that moving was better than…

Why Am I Losing Weight?
Exercise & Fitness

Why Am I Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 30, 2024

With so much of the world hyper-focused on trying to lose weight, it can be both alarming and isolating to…

Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism
Exercise & Fitness

Losing Weight with Hypothyroidism

Derek Burnett | September 29, 2024

Losing weight is difficult enough to begin with, but when you add in an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), the challenge becomes…

Weight-Loss Surgery Options
Exercise & Fitness

Weight-Loss Surgery Options

Derek Burnett | September 28, 2024

We all know that weight loss isn’t easy. People who put in lots of effort sometimes fail to see sufficient…

Drugs for Weight Loss
Exercise & Fitness

Drugs for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 27, 2024

Doctors have powerful new tools in their quest to help their patients struggling with the health consequences of obesity. Ozempic…

Best Exercises to Lose Weight
Exercise & Fitness

Best Exercises to Lose Weight

Derek Burnett | September 26, 2024

When you make a commitment to lose weight, you’d do well to forge a two-pronged plan…changing your diet to improve…

Best Foods for Weight Loss
Exercise & Fitness

Best Foods for Weight Loss

Derek Burnett | September 25, 2024

Lots of factors go into a successful weight-loss plan, from reducing stress to exercising, to getting enough sleep. But the…

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?
Exercise & Fitness

Why Am I Not Losing Weight?

Derek Burnett | September 24, 2024

Shedding pounds can be a weary slog. You step on the scale and see no change. You lose a few…

Losing Weight After 50
Exercise & Fitness

Losing Weight After 50

Derek Burnett | September 23, 2024

Potbellies. Saddlebags. Love handles. Back fat. Matronly arms. Such are the stereotypes of the aging body. Once you enter your…

What Is My Body Mass Index?
Exercise & Fitness

What Is My Body Mass Index?

Derek Burnett | September 22, 2024

In the world of weight loss, health, and fitness, you’ll often hear people talking about body mass index (BMI)…what theirs…

How Much Should I Weigh?
Exercise & Fitness

How Much Should I Weigh?

Derek Burnett | September 21, 2024

Weight loss is often described as a journey, and with good reason. You set out toward a destination, hitting milestones…

Does Inflammation Cause Heart Disease?
Cardiovascular Disease

Does Inflammation Cause Heart Disease?

Derek Burnett | September 20, 2024

Chronic inflammation has gotten a lot of press in recent years, as researchers establish associations between it and numerous health…

Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases
Diseases & Conditions

Treating Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Derek Burnett | September 19, 2024

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it represents a miraculous healing force, the body’s ability to stamp out…

Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease Linked?
Heart

Are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease Linked?

Derek Burnett | September 18, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a devastating disease afflicting more than a million Americans. It occurs when the body is betrayed…